Pocko
Pocko was first established in London and now has bases in Tokyo, Milan, and Berlin – allowing the agency to facilitate cultural and creative exchanges in a variety of ways. It has evolved from an independent art publisher into an artist platform and content agency with more than 20 years of experience producing innovative content and providing services for the art, culture and communication industries.
Pocko is dedicated to helping artists thrive and matching clients with the very best talent ensuring that each new brief is tackled with both business objectives and creative insight. Its clients include MTV, Apple, Emporio Armani, Google, The Guardian, Lamborghini and many more. The team works with social causes as well as brands and institutions.
Based
London
Additional Locations
Tokyo, Berlin, Milan
Founded
1999
Company Size
7–10
Office Hours
9:30am–6pm
Specialism
Photography, CGI, Animation, Illustration
Opening of Raissa Pardini show at the Pocko Gallery
Image by Shy Studio for CMF Trend App
Marco Oggian’s amazing stool design for Campari
3D sculptural illustration by Chris Hoffman
Collaboration with Get Your Guide Berlin and illustrator Michela Picchi
Inside the Company
Pocko has been collaborating with artists and brands since 1999. Its first project was a series of pocket-sized art books, now featured in the permanent collections at MOMA and the V&A.
Guided by Nicola Schwartz, a fine art graduate from the Royal College of Art, Pocko naturally progressed into representing artists and creative services. It now represents an exciting roster of international talents that span a range of media covering CGI, photography, traditional illustration and more.
Entrance to the Pocko gallery
Filming Simon Landrien in the Pocko gallery
An agent’s life is busy
View from the Pocko Gallery of a Pocko Social Community project
Researching the old school way…
Mission and Values
Collaboration is at the core of Pocko’s philosophy - the company maintains its original voice in bridging unique talents and brands. Projects range from traditional publishing to digital content, exhibitions, animated films, unconventional content strategies and communication campaigns.
In 2020 it launched a non-profit division, Pocko Social, which is dedicated to using creativity for good causes by working directly with charities, foundations and institutions that tackle social emergencies.
Collaboration with Marco Oggian for Dialogica
The unique talent of Masanori Ushiki
Sound of Waves exhibition in Tokyo
Pocko artists Paul Bower, Annemarieke Kloosterhof, Raissa Pardini
Pocko Artist Michela Picchi
Culture and Benefits
The team is encouraged to involve themselves in all manner of briefs, creative projects and exhibitions. They come from numerous disciplines and backgrounds, creating a culture of learning from one another. Agents in Japan will share experiences with producers in Milan and Berlin, fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Pocko’s Dalston office is part studio, part gallery: the team offer a unique space to curate exhibitions and events.
Entry-Level Opportunities
Pocko believes that the best way to learn is from experience, which is why every entry-level position involves getting stuck in with a hands-on approach.
You may find yourself closely working with the managing agents and producers, as well as managing your own projects and overseeing briefs.
The team is always on the lookout for fresh, exciting opinions, especially from diverse or underrepresented groups.